ARNP Mental Health \ Psychiatric IP; Wknd; NE

Position Summary

The inpatient psychiatric ARNP is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and directing treatment for adult patients with psychiatric disorders admitted to acute inpatient level of care.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients 18 years or older with acute psychiatric disorders requiring inpatient hospitalization
• Conduct suicide and violence risk assessments
• Formulate and implement comprehensive and evidence-based treatment plans
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications
• Order laboratory tests as indicated
• Manage acute behavioral emergencies with behavioral and pharmacologic interventions
• Lead treatment team meetings and coordinate activity of the interdisciplinary team, including primary care providers, social workers, RNs, and other team members
• Consult with primary care providers and other clinicians to facilitate evaluation and treatment of medical conditions
• Collaborate with Social Workers and Court Evaluators to assess readiness for discharge and formulate discharge plans
• Document in the electronic medical record

• A graduate degree from an advanced nursing education program accredited by a national nursing accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• An active Washington state RN license, without sanctions or restrictions
• State NP license
• Current CME hours to maintain licensure
• Adult/Gerontologic Psychiatry and/or Lifespan Certification of Completion from the American Nurse Credentialing Center or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Registration capability with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• An active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

FTE
: 0.0,
Shift
:
Days,
Schedule
:
Weekends

The hourly rate for this position is $100.00 per hour

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $100.00 - $100.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.

If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.